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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 6, 2022 – March 24, 2022
- Season
- Winter 2022
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- A.C.G.T.
- Director
- Tetsuya Yanagisawa
- Original creator
- Shinobu Ootaka
- Music
- Hideyuki Fukasawa
- Age rating
- PG
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Kaiju95%Samurai93%Shounen84%Swordplay82%Historical82%Magic79%Male Protagonist79%Demons76%Slavery68%Ninja50%
overview details
Synopsis
At age 10, best friends Musashi and Kojirou sat in excited silence as Kojirou's father spun tales of evil demons who preyed on the innocent, and the warriors who defeated them. Practicing swordplay, the two swear an oath to become the strongest in the world, but as they grow up, Kojirou turns cynical, and Musashi comes to the realization that he can't overturn 150 years of demon rule on his own. He's being called a prodigy with a pickaxe, and he's almost ready to settle into a life of labor. Yet he can't shake the feeling that he still has a responsibility to act... and soon, the injustices of his world will force his hand... (Source: Kodansha USA)
Should you watch ORIENT?
ORIENT has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 27% of 11,951 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #78 most popular anime of 2022, and #23 highest-rated anime of Winter 2022, and #18 most popular anime of Winter 2022 on AniList.
Of the 29.7K AniList users who started it, 17.7% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 18.8K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially kaiju, samurai, shounen, swordplay.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shinobu Ootaka
- Director
- Tetsuya Yanagisawa
- Series composition
- Mariko Kunisawa
- Character design
- Takahiro Kishida
- Music
- Hideyuki Fukasawa
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. ORIENT is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: ORIENT Part 2 (2022)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Break out” · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Naniiro” by Wataru Hatano · eps 1-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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ORIENT FAQ
How many episodes does ORIENT have?
ORIENT has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch ORIENT?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is ORIENT finished?
Yes. ORIENT has finished airing — the final episode aired March 24, 2022.
Is there a season 2 of ORIENT?
Yes — the story continues in ORIENT Part 2 (2022).
Where do I start ORIENT?
Start here: ORIENT is the first entry, followed by ORIENT Part 2.
Is ORIENT based on a manga?
Yes. ORIENT adapts the manga by Shinobu Ootaka.
Who animated ORIENT?
ORIENT was animated by A.C.G.T. and directed by Tetsuya Yanagisawa.
Who sings the opening of ORIENT?
The opening, "Break out", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch ORIENT?
ORIENT is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.